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Rupee Borrowings by Resident Individuals from NRIs/OCIs: Recent Amendments

Fema / RBI : The 2026 FEMA amendment removes uncertainty surrounding INR borrowings by resident individuals from NRIs and OCI relatives. The RB...

May 6, 2026 774 Views 0 comment Print

External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): A Strategic Gateway to Global Capital

Fema / RBI : Explains how ECBs allow Indian entities to borrow abroad while ensuring compliance with RBI rules. Key takeaway: growth is enabled...

May 1, 2026 435 Views 0 comment Print

3 Compliance Traps Every Indian Founder Must Avoid When Expanding Business Overseas

Fema / RBI : Expanding overseas is easier under new rules, but compliance risks remain. Missing filings or structuring errors can trigger penal...

April 27, 2026 477 Views 2 comments Print

International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees (INR) – RBI FAQs

Fema / RBI : The issue concerns alternative settlement mechanisms for international trade. The framework allows INR-based transactions with fle...

April 17, 2026 5325 Views 0 comment Print

GST Refund Risk Arises as ECGC Insurance Settlement Not Equivalent to Export Proceeds 

Goods and Services Tax : ECGC payouts in INR do not qualify as export proceeds under GST and FEMA laws. Exporters must secure AD bank write-offs to avoid r...

April 16, 2026 687 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


ED Seized Indian Assets for Unauthorised Property Investments in Dubai

Corporate Law : Authorities found Dubai property acquisitions by Indian residents routed through hawala, leading to action for violations of FEMA ...

February 5, 2026 1575 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS Feedback on Draft ECB Regulations 2025

Fema / RBI : BCAS submits comments on RBI’s draft External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) regulations, seeking clarity on eligibility, KYC norms...

October 31, 2025 783 Views 0 comment Print

BCAS Representation on Draft Import/Export Regulations under FEMA

Fema / RBI : BCAS provides feedback on draft FEMA trade regulations, flags concerns over AD bank powers, seeks clarity and consistency....

May 5, 2025 1209 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Regulations Amended for Forex Violation Settlement

Fema / RBI : New FEMA rules allow settlement of foreign exchange violations with penalties up to ₹5 crore. Pending cases will follow earlier ...

February 6, 2025 954 Views 0 comment Print

FEMA Regulations Amended: Compounding Violations Up to ₹5 Crore

Fema / RBI : The Government amended FEMA regulations, enabling resolution of violations up to ₹5 crore by paying fines. Ongoing cases follow ...

November 28, 2024 909 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Demonetized Cash Treated as Benami Property as Funds Were Routed Through Third-Party Account

Corporate Law : The Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA held that routing demonetized cash through another person’s bank account constituted a benam...

May 22, 2026 156 Views 0 comment Print

Shell Companies as Front: Tribunal Upholds Benami Attachment of 143 Properties in ₹75 Cr Layering Case

Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties purchased using company funds could escape benami classification. The Tribunal held that unexplai...

April 20, 2026 351 Views 0 comment Print

No Retrospective Laundering: Tribunal Quashes Bulk PMLA Attachments, Retains Only Rs 25 Cr as Proceeds of Crime

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that transactions predating the alleged crime cannot be treated as proceeds of crime without a clear link. It s...

April 20, 2026 207 Views 0 comment Print

Equivalent Value Doctrine Affirmed: Tribunal Upholds Attachment Even for Pre-Offence Properties under PMLA

Fema / RBI : The issue was whether properties unconnected to crime could be attached under PMLA. The Tribunal held that equivalent value assets...

April 20, 2026 273 Views 0 comment Print

Benami Web Exposed: Tribunal Upholds Attachments in Rs 80+ Cr Layered Accommodation Entry Case

Fema / RBI : The Tribunal ruled that taxation of income does not negate its use in benami transactions. Even disclosed or assessed income can f...

April 20, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


RBI Relaxes Approval Norms for Non-Bank Entities Facilitating Outward Remittances Through AD Banks

Fema / RBI : RBI has withdrawn the requirement for prior approval of tie-ups between AD banks and non-bank remittance platforms. The new framew...

May 14, 2026 264 Views 0 comment Print

Issuance of Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI has notified Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 to streamline authorisation norms under FEMA. ...

May 7, 2026 633 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026

Fema / RBI : RBI notified the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 introducing revised eligibility, compliance, a...

May 6, 2026 1701 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment limits in the insurance sector under FEMA regulations. The amendment allows up to 100% FDI u...

May 4, 2026 2298 Views 0 comment Print

Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2026

Fema / RBI : The issue involved foreign investment from countries sharing land borders with India. The amendment mandates Government approval f...

May 1, 2026 2427 Views 0 comment Print


Annual Return on Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) under FEMA 1999

July 7, 2024 4311 Views 1 comment Print

FLA return is annual return required to be submitted by following entities which have received FDI and/or made FDI abroad (i.e. overseas investment) in previous year(s) including current year i.e., who holds foreign assets or/and liabilities in their balance sheets by 15th of July every year.

Online submission of Form A2: Removal of limits on remittance amount

July 3, 2024 2658 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI now allows unlimited remittance via online Form A2 submission, enhancing ease of business for Authorised Dealers and customers. Learn more about the new guidelines.

RBI Circular: Release of foreign exchange for Miscellaneous Remittances

July 3, 2024 3036 Views 0 comment Print

RBI revises foreign exchange regulations for miscellaneous remittances, requiring Form A2 for all transactions. Read the latest updates in the July 2024 circular.

Draft Regulation & Directions related to Foreign Trade under FEMA,1999

July 2, 2024 1896 Views 0 comment Print

Explore RBI’s new draft regulations under FEMA 1999 aimed at easing export-import processes. Learn about proposed changes and how they impact businesses.

RBI circular on investment in overseas funds by resident individuals & listed Indian companies

June 24, 2024 3006 Views 0 comment Print

Gain insight into the RBI circular clarifying overseas investment rules for resident individuals and listed Indian companies, including key amendments and ongoing ambiguities.

FEMA Rules: How Much Cash can be Carried when Traveling to & from India?

June 19, 2024 21219 Views 0 comment Print

Discover RBI’s rules on carrying cash & foreign currency when traveling to/from India. FAQs cover limits, exceptions, and compliance guidelines for hassle-free travel.

RBI Approves $23.37M Exim Bank Credit to Guyana

June 11, 2024 525 Views 0 comment Print

RBI approves $23.37 mn Exim Bank line of credit to Guyana for procuring Hindustan 228-201 aircraft. Learn more about the agreement and terms.

International Trade Settlement in INR: Opening of additional Current Account for settlement of trade transactions

June 11, 2024 2061 Views 0 comment Print

RBI allows AD Category-I banks to open special accounts for both export and import trade settlements in INR. Learn more about the new circular.

Reinvesting Sale Proceeds of Foreign Equity Shares: Repatriation Exemption?

June 9, 2024 4212 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the rules for reinvesting proceeds from foreign equity sales without repatriating to India, covering ODI, OPI, and repatriation requirements.

RBI Circular: Instructions on Money Changing Activities

May 27, 2024 5331 Views 0 comment Print

Explore RBI’s latest circular on money changing activities, including guidelines for Full Fledged Money Changers (FFMCs) and Authorised Dealers (ADs) Category-II.

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